LG K4 2017 (X230Z) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between LG K4 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
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4 Advantages 
22 Advantages | 20 Common items in both devices |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| TFT IPS LCD |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| Model | LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) |
| Other model names | LG K4 2017 8GB Single-Sim, LG-X230Z, LGX230Z | Redmi 12C (22120RN86G) |
| Country or region available |     South Africa, Costa Rica, United Arab Emirates, Israel |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | LG | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 3/1/2017 | 1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in) | 76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in) |
| Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5" inches | 6.71" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 480x854 pixels (16:9) | 720x1650 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 196 PPI | 268 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | 500nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
| User Interface | LG UX 5.0 | MIUI 13 / 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 300/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.76" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.7 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 3.2 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | 310 hours (12.9 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate • Knock Code, Knock On • Quick Share, Quick Selfie | • Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230Z) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |